A method and an apparatus for rate control in a high data rate communication system are disclosed. The component includes a body and at least one fastener threadingly received in the body, the fastener having a head and a threaded shaft, the head extending outwardly from the body a predetermined distance and adapted to be received through an aperture in the panel. The polymer is applied via soaking in a diluted solution for several minutes. The alloys are strengthened by dispersion of particles based on the L12 intermetallic compound Al3X. The exit flow from the low speed power turbine then enters the combustor inlet.